Johnson, Brandy (1973–)

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Johnson, Brandy (1973–)

American gymnast. Name variations: Brandy Johnson Scharpf. Born April 30, 1973, in Tallahassee, FL; m. Bill Scharpf (waterskier).

Won Cottbus Cup and American Cup (1989); at World championships, won a silver medal in vault (1989); at US nationals, won a gold medal in all-around (1989) and a bronze medal in all-around and gold medals in vault and floor exercises (1990). Inducted into USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame (2000).

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